| Family: |
Apogonidae (Cardinalfishes), subfamily: Apogoninae |
| Max. size: |
12.3 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range 66 - 90 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: southern Red Sea, Arabian Sea and off Natal, South Africa. Reported as introduced to the Mediterraneann (Ref. 94612). First record from India (Ref. 113566). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 8-8; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8-8; Anal spines: 2-2; Anal soft rays: 8-8. Large dark ocellus on 1st dorsal fin (Ref. 4329). |
| Biology: |
Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 57178. Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 127989. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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